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Canada Soccer admits use of drones to spy at Copa America

More information regarding Team Canada's use of drones is now surfacing. The Canada women's national team was recently accused of flying a drone over New Zealand's practice on multiple occasions in recent days. The drone operator and an assistant coach both immediately departed the team. Canada's head coach, Beverly Priestman, also voluntarily decided not to […]

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/ 4 days ago

Argentina's racism controversy rolls on after new incident

Argentina has become the focus of racism in soccer following a celebratory song that players chanted after their Copa America victory. A social media video on the account of Enzo Fernandez went viral. The song attacked the heritage of the France national team, citing the players as Africans. Philippe Diallo, the President of the France […]

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/ 6 days ago

What is Finalissima? The battle of soccer giants

The Finalissima's two participants are set. Spain, coming off a dominant Euro 2024, will face an Argentina team that is building a South American dynasty. With the Finalissima slated to take place in 2025, the history of the Finalissima warrants a deep dive. The tournament was started from dark beginnings, meant to honor a former […]

Copa America 2024

/ 7 days ago

Woman seeks $50,000 in damages due to Copa America

Multiple lawsuits have come down against CONMEBOL and Hard Rock Stadium regarding the Copa America 2024 final. Chaos struck the arena in Miami on Sunday, July 14th ahead of the massive matchup between Argentina and Colombia. Many looked forward to the mouthwatering matchup. Scenes outside Hard Rock Stadium spoiled any level of excitement. Select fans, […]

Copa America 2024

/ 8 days ago

Why we don't want another Copa America in the USA

With North America hosting Copa America for the first time since the Centenario in 2016, it was supposed to be the biggest edition ever. Sixteen teams, a strong crop of sides from North America, and potentially Lionel Messi's final tournament with Argentina. Despite all the makings of great storylines, the negative aspects of the tournament […]

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/ 8 days ago

USMNT: Copa America errors lead to FIFA world rankings drop

On Thursday, FIFA announced their most recent world rankings, which clearly reflect the fallout from the 2024 Copa America, when the USMNT failed to impress. The United States National Soccer team's ranking fell to 16th; this is the worst showing since October 2022, after having been ranked 11th. This decline was the latest in a […]

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/ 9 days ago

Miami discloses Messi injury details: How long will he be out?

Lionel Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle during the Copa America 2024 final, Inter Miami have confirmed. This unexpected injury has significant implications for both his club, Inter Miami, and the Argentine national team. Messi's recovery process will be closely monitored, and his future availability will depend on periodic assessments. Messi sustained […]

Copa America 2024

/ 9 days ago

Report: Conmebol sold more tickets than seats for Miami final

On Sunday, fans barraged through the gates at Hard Rock Stadium to watch Argentina face Colombia. Videos and images surfaced of barricades falling at the entrances to the stadium concourse. Additionally, there were swaths of people waiting to get into the stadium as organizers locked entrances to maintain control. That did not stop people from […]

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/ 9 days ago

Tim Vickery warns of problems in USA for World Cup 2026

Copa America 2024 was supposed to show the soccer world that the United States can successfully host major tournaments. The competition, which is typically held in South America, was played throughout the States in June and July. Many essentially saw Copa America as basically a dry run for the 2026 World Cup. While there were […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 10 days ago

Euro 2024 final beats Copa America viewership on FOX

FOX had coverage of both the Euro 2024 and Copa America Final on Sunday, and the viewership for both games was strong. The first of those two games was Spain against England. The Spanish defeated the Three Lions of England after an 88th-minute goal from Mikel Oyarzabal. That evening, Argentina defeated Colombia in extra time […]

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/ 10 days ago

Argentina racist song condemned by France president

Argentina has once again come under fire for celebrations following a major victory. Emi Martinez, the team's star goalkeeper, previously received heat for a series of odd actions after the 2022 World Cup. The shot-stopper earned the Golden Glove at the competition. The trophy is given to the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Martinez was […]

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/ 11 days ago

Lionel Messi injury would be massive blow to Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi may have lifted a second Copa America trophy on Sunday evening, but it came at the cost of a serious injury. A challenge toward the end of the first half looked minuscule. Yet, replays showed a Colombian defender collided with Messi's right ankle to block a cross. While Messi tried to continue, he […]

Copa America 2024

/ 11 days ago

Conmebol, not ticketless fans, to blame for Copa America chaos

Putting aside the actual final between Argentina and Colombia, the Copa America Final was an unmitigated disaster due to the lack of planning and preparedness by CONMEBOL. Sunday's 8 p.m. kickoff was meant to cap off a fantastic "summer of soccer" after the European Championship. Instead, ticketed and ticketless fans barged through the doors at […]

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/ 14 days ago

How much do national team soccer coaches get paid?

As the summer months continue, much of the attention in the soccer world revolves around national teams. After all, many of the top domestic global leagues are currently in the offseason. As a result, many players, especially around Europe, are now vacationing to recharge their batteries. Other players, particularly the top European and Western Hemisphere […]

Copa America 2024

/ 14 days ago

Messi makes decision on 2028 Copa America availability

At the 2024 Copa America, Argentina and Lionel Messi have shown time and over again how dominant they are. They are solidifying their position as one of the world's best teams by building on their past successes. The Argentine team has gone undefeated throughout the competition, helping them reach the final despite doubts over Messi's […]